This concept finally improved my swing after 5 years of useless golf lessons. Big game changer. Suddenly I get nice ball / ground action and loads of compression. Wow! 🤝 Thank you Giles.
I'm 77 years old and in my younger days played to a 2 handicap. Twenty years ago I was hit by a vehicle that ran a stop sign and T-boned me on my motorcycle, shattering my leg and rupturing discs in my neck and lower back. ER doc did an amazing job of putting my leg back together, but the back problems caused unbearable pain whenever I swung the golf club. To this day I haven't hit a golf ball in 20 years. I just started swinging the club again with a little discomfort but not the excruciating pain I experienced after the accident. Early on I patterned my swing after Fred Couples and have been trying to groove that swing in my living room, since we've been experiencing severe inclement weather. I saw this video and began to work through the exercises (without hitting a ball, obviously) and feel that my swing is improving because of it. Hopefully I will be able to take this out to the range in a couple of weeks and start grooving my swing. If my back holds up my goal is to shoot my age on a full-length 18-hole course. I'll let you know.
Sorry to hear about your accident but it’s amazing to hear your starting to swing a club again. I hope this helps you swing pain free and gets you playing again
I think I have just had a ‘eureka’ moment. That’s the best and simplest explanation of how the golf swing should work I think I’ve ever seen. Many thanks, I’ll try it tomorrow 🤞
@@Tydown130 I’m really glad you asked. Like so many golf videos that one day are a revelation only to be forgotten the next, I re watched this video and today played better than I have for many months. So yes it turned out really well thank you and thanks Giles (again) 👍🏻
Almost as though you just solved the great mystery of the golf swing. Simply brilliant explanation good sir! I've been training hard for a couple years now and have watched hundreds and hundreds of videos...this video is pure gold. Thank you!!
Who are you. Why have I never seen your videos before. And how do you not have a million subscribers. This video made me realize exactly what I’ve been doing wrong in my swing. Best video ever
OK so I’ve watched literally 100’s of hours of golf tuition and I’ve never heard anyone explain it in this way before but some of the things others have said now makes a lot more sense. Instant sub from me, this makes so much more sense to me than anything I’ve seen before. Can’t wait to practice and get some of these feelings and use some of these drills
That’s fantastic Laurie! So glad I could help you and sounds like this really was a penny drop moment for you. Let me know how you get on with these drills!
This instruction is literal golf gold. And this presentation hit it out of the park. It is the actual holy grail. It's everything that matters. And i sincerely think there must be some kind of pga conspiracy to keep us from knowing about it, because all other instruction is practically worthless unless you drop those hands straight down in the downswing. Ok, maybe not completely worthless, but what i mean is that 99 percent of the instruction that the golf community obsesses over is such an unbelivable waste of time at best, and at worst completely detrimental to developing this absolutely fundamental and simple skill. I learned this move much later in my amateur career than i would've liked (the source of my emphasis) but i can attest that you can do all kinds of other things "wrong", yknow all those things that the golf community obsesses over above all else, BUT as long as your main thought is to drop those hands all those other things just fall right in line for effortless contact all day long. Am i exaggerating even a little bit?? No.
I've watched every top golf content creator explaining this on youtube and this is honestly, in my humble opinion, the best one - you'd pay a lot of money for this out on the course
Giles, best instructional video I have seen. Nobody teaches this concept in central Europe. It matches though with the teaching of a South African who worked with the Tour Pros. Immediately subscribed. 👍
like all things in golf. this little aha is one of those that is so obvious and we've all heard it and seen it a thousand times, then it takes this video for it to click. Thanks!!!
This concept is as good as it gets. For a long time I have tried many different swing ideas with varying results but none felt easy or comfortable. I either gained distance but lost accuracy or visa versa but something always felt manufactured and good contact was random. This concept gives the feeling of swinging easy gaining accuracy and distance just by letting it happen. In addition my balance in the follow through is unbelievable. Thanks Giles keep up the good work
Giles, I've struggled with consistency in my strike my entire game. This lesson has completely transformed my swing. This breaks the swing down into simple parts which prevents me overcomplicating things with unnecessary movements. Thank you so much for your explanation.
This is excellent golf knowledge. This is fundamental golf that 99% amatures don't understand and 80% golf instructors don't either but key to the golf swing. Excellent material.
To be honest, i watched thousends of golfvideos to get rit of my early extension, over the top swing. There are very good tips to find, BUT you video was an eye opener !! Thx u so much ! !
I’m 72,,,,your explanation of the swing is spot ,,when you said the right arm straight on the downswing,,,I don’t do that,,,but NOW I DO,,,thanks,,from Central Florida.
Coming back to this video to comment. This has changed my golf swing and connection immensely, I have now been using this knowledge and drill from when I first watched this 3 weeks ago and have been practicing often. I've been better than ever,.. consistently and that's the key for me. It's sticking
Thank you! Also, I would love to hear your thoughts on the driver downswing, is it the same concept as this video? Would love a video on the driver backswing and downswing mechanics
@gilesgillgolf I am a senior who picked up the game of golf within the past year. I have worked with two pga pros and manage to practice at least three times a week. This video is the single most helpful instruction I’ve received to date. I’ve struggled with swinging over the top. With your help I’ve found a way to drop my hands and straighten my right arm. I’ve found more length with an easier swing. Great stuff. Thank you. Keep them coming.
This is legit. Perhaps the best simplification and explanation of the golf swing here. 🎉 What I personally feel is that I’m throwing the club behind me as far as possible. Obviously that makes zero sense but it works for me. It gets my club on plane since I’m rotating the body too. But it just lets you rip it as hard as you want because the plane is stabilized. I think by trying to use my right hand more and throw behind me it keeps my wrist angles even more. Again. Counterintuitive but it works.
I love this because everyone feels the love differently. The key is developing your own feels (like you’ve done) and this allows you to transfer this to the course more easily!
@@michaelmueller6092 this drill is probably the best. As far as further explanation I recommend old TH-cam videos by Monte Scheinblum. Also listen to Mike Malaska talk about his conversations with Jack Nicklaus. Other than that. Go to the range and practice this drill. Get a good feel for it. For me I took it one step further to feel like I was trying to throw the club away from the target (like right leg side, not behind). It starts the momentum down and hands in front of chest, and your turn gets the club back to square
THANK YOU! Never heard the swing explained in this manner before where the hands and arms only move vertically. Have spent the last 35 years swinging them towards the ball and target or trying to move them into certain positions during the swing. This SIMPLE concept is a game changer. It's actually made my swing almost effortless. Can't thank you enough. Your explanations and delivery are perfect and simple to understand.
This is the best description of how the swing works. I’ve been working on just this, let the club weight take my arms down as I turn through and it’s been so pure and effortless. Again, this video explains this so well. 👍🏼
Finally a video that explains how this motion works. I have a tendency to squeeze my shoulders back to allow the club to come in between me and the ball on the way down. I shall try this out at the range soon. Thank you for explaining it so perfectly!
I am all hands and arms in my golf swing and struggle to rotate through impact and release the club properly. I came across this channel accidentally and must say this content is golden, subscribe button well and truly smashed! Explains perfectly what I am struggling with and includes fantastic drills to work on. Thank you Giles 👍🏻
A long time ago I was watching an instructional set from Ernie Els and when he got to the top of his swing he said to "drop your hands". Can't say I've mastered that move but I'm always working on it. You've gone a step further to elaborate the downswing thanks for putting this up!
My ball-striking consistency just improved dramatically. I have always brought my hands straight to the ball to try to increase lag and shaft lean but it came down to timing. This has just made my swing more effortless and, as I said, more consistent. Great video!
wow went to the range and hit balls thinking of moving my hands straight down while keeping my back to the target instead of moving my hands back towards the ball and it felt a lot more effortless and I was hitting my 9 iron high draws 150 yards instead of 130 yard straight cut shots, was great.
@@Gilesgillgolf swing path is ruined by wrong sequence of rotation en arms that probably why 99,99% of all golfers slice and no PGA trainer has the solution bud you
Giles, I saw this video and immediately went to the range - I picked up an easy 15 yards with nearly all of my irons by shifting my weight and utilizing the ground better. I didn’t strike the ball pure every time because it’s a swing change, but I am very excited to keep working on it! Thanks for this easy to comprehend explanation.
Very good explanation. It is the first video after watching hundreds of videos that helped me to understand what arms and body are supposed to do. Thank you very much!
A lot different than most are advising on the trail elbow Giles. This may be my problem as of late. I’m going to work on this tomorrow at the range. The drills you go over are very helpful to understand how to implement your instruction. Thanks for all you do.
Oh my, just gave it a shot on the sim and uhhhh, yeah, why hasn’t anyone said this to me before? Really noticeable difference on distance and impact feel, subscribed. 👍
This coach was spot on with everything he said. I also get too excited and forget to lead with the lower body. Helps to keep in mind to keep the shoulders closed a fraction longer and the right hip shooting out to the right and not online with target.
Can you please explain what 'keeping your right hip shooting out to the right & not on the target line' means & is this explained in this video at anytime?.
I recall a clinic once where Tom Watson said....here's the secret to the golf swing. He then lifted his arms straight up, like a bird's wings, and just let his arms drop, with gravity, right back to his sides. Your video ..Excellent for a number of reasons, especially ... Arms drop ... DONT tuck elbow in ... Arms NOT responsible for arms going out. That's ROTATION. ... Deconstructing the movements a bit into their component parts. VERY Well done. You've got a new subscriber
Yes so there will always be side bend but if we overly force it by adding too much elbow tuck then suddenly we start to move in to a position where we need excessive right bend to shallow the club
first time i've ever heard this and i've watched a lot of golf tip videos. Dont pay attention to most just like the entertainment, but this is something I actually want to try. Thanks v much!!
That's the best explanation of the golf swing I've heard. That feel is so easier than my swing, not tried it with ball yet just doing drill , getting faster and easier. Thank you 👍👍
Great stuff! This is exactly what I've been working on recently as my hands have a tendency to get too far out and away from my body on the backswing and downswing. My new swing thought has been, "laces, pocket, turn" to get the hands where they need to be.
@@sameerjoshi8283 I don’t but once the weather improves here in the U.K. and the bunkers get in better condition then I’ll be filming/posting plenty of videos on them 👍🏻
Allow me to add to the very many complimentary remarks regarding your knowledge and presentation. My only question is, where were you why I started playing golf in 1957? And yes I've subscribed.
Thank you, never seen a golf swing, explained so well. Being playing golf for 50 years, all wrong. So will be starting again at 70 years of age. I'm looking forward to the challenge. Not sure about the body. Thanks again, keep up the good work. Great video.
I really like your style, especially how you separate the motions of the arms and hands Vs the motion of the body-and how you show them in slow motion. I would love to see a similar video (or videos) on the takeaway, backswing, and transition! (If you have them already, I apologize. I can’t find any in your TH-cam channel.)
Thank you Adam! I’ve got a takeaway video called “It’s that simple”, a rotation video and some videos on the downswing but i have more coming out soon 👍🏻
Just found you Giles and your video instructions are fantastic! I am so inconsistent with my ball striking these drills will help so much I’ve had many lessons over the years but no one has explained the swing mechanics like you have thank you 👍
If you Set up and turn to the top and keep you trail foot down and passive in a smooth transition you will feel disconnection - the hips will shift a little towards the target while the arms and club fall and slot (upper body falls back little to counterbalance). It feels pure, correct and you will stripe it forever more. Carry out the discipline on every shot. In summary, keep trail foot down and be smooth from the top.
This is such a good video. This is exactly what I am currently working on and have been confused with some of the moves by other people when in reality, it is these 2 moves. Then it is the case of matching these up with your shift in weight. Makes a consistent swing and what seems at times like effortless power. ⛳️
Very well done! I’ve been a pretty good golfer for 40+ years…. This video is simple & concise… a great reminder for me that I can fall into lazy habits… excellent food for thought! Much appreciated! ☮️
This is what Pete Cowen teaches but this is the best explanation of this concept I have ever seen. Wow! I am sharing this with everyone I know. Thank you!
@@Gilesgillgolf I have been doing the split hand drill for a while with great success but I didn't know why it worked. I knew I needed to get my hands into the delivery position that Cowen talks about but it was so difficult to do for an amateur, especially when there are so many golf "gurus" out there telling people to keep their trail arm bent. Thank you for explaining this all. I can't wait to get back out there and hit some balls!
@@dylanskyehart yes so that’s exactly why we do the split hand pump drill. Sounds like everything might have just clicked for you! Glad I could help and be apart of your golfing journey 👍🏻
I wish every beginner could see this video before they took their first swing. For every club I think about swinging the arms 'straight back' (I like to feel that my RH stays 'underneath') & to then create the swing arc (and depth) by turning the torso (I key on my left shoulder area). I don't worry about the hands & arms coming down, I just sense pressure in my FF to start the downswing & then pull hard with my belly. In the old days I'd try to create arc by whipping the hands & arms inside .... which is the road to swing misery. Good job !
Thank you Brain! I agree this is such a crucial concept that would fix so many golfers swings & get them playing better straight away! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I've watched a lot of golf instructional videos and this is one of the best ones I've seen in quite awhile. Looks like some good stuff that I can apply to correct some of my common swing struggles.
I have had that common over the top swing but for some reason YOUR video instruction connected with me (finally). I could not figure out how to use my shoulders to stay inside (path). I have watched video after video trying to get the help I desperately needed. I am soooo thankful to you!! p.s. I subscribed too. ☺
@@Gilesgillgolf it’s definitely a testament to how well you are able to explain things. First time the golf swing just clicked for me. This and your rotation video are my go to when I’m not hitting ball well.
@@Dafuq-v8j Amazing Mike! It’s great being able to help you with your game! If there is any other parts of the game you want to learn about let me know and I’ll add it to the list
Be sure to Like & Subscribe to support the channel! Thank you 😊
done !
Absolutely done !
@@jmack619 thank you!
This concept finally improved my swing after 5 years of useless golf lessons. Big game changer. Suddenly I get nice ball / ground action and loads of compression. Wow! 🤝 Thank you Giles.
Glad i could help Ben!
EUREKA 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉👌👍🏻
@@for2lo amazing
I also played 5 years with no much emprove. 😂
I'm 77 years old and in my younger days played to a 2 handicap. Twenty years ago I was hit by a vehicle that ran a stop sign and T-boned me on my motorcycle, shattering my leg and rupturing discs in my neck and lower back. ER doc did an amazing job of putting my leg back together, but the back problems caused unbearable pain whenever I swung the golf club. To this day I haven't hit a golf ball in 20 years. I just started swinging the club again with a little discomfort but not the excruciating pain I experienced after the accident. Early on I patterned my swing after Fred Couples and have been trying to groove that swing in my living room, since we've been experiencing severe inclement weather. I saw this video and began to work through the exercises (without hitting a ball, obviously) and feel that my swing is improving because of it. Hopefully I will be able to take this out to the range in a couple of weeks and start grooving my swing. If my back holds up my goal is to shoot my age on a full-length 18-hole course. I'll let you know.
Sorry to hear about your accident but it’s amazing to hear your starting to swing a club again. I hope this helps you swing pain free and gets you playing again
Thanks for sharing your inspiring story, Mr Lillard
Yes, this will relieve pressure from your back as you learn to use your arms properly.
This might be the single greatest breakdown I've seen in my short time learning the game.
Means a lot to hear that! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I have to 2nd the praise. Because this made golf sooooooo much easier.
It still is single greatest breakdown in my long time of learning the game. Great stuff!
@@ricy802 thank you!!
@@mikeobrien1559 amazing Mike! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I think I have just had a ‘eureka’ moment. That’s the best and simplest explanation of how the golf swing should work I think I’ve ever seen. Many thanks, I’ll try it tomorrow 🤞
Thank you John! Hope it helps!
how did it turn out John?
@@Tydown130 I’m really glad you asked. Like so many golf videos that one day are a revelation only to be forgotten the next, I re watched this video and today played better than I have for many months. So yes it turned out really well thank you and thanks Giles (again) 👍🏻
Almost as though you just solved the great mystery of the golf swing. Simply brilliant explanation good sir! I've been training hard for a couple years now and have watched hundreds and hundreds of videos...this video is pure gold. Thank you!!
Thank you for that amazing comment! Means a lot to hear you enjoyed the content & it’s helping your game! Stay tuned for new videos coming soon!
Who are you. Why have I never seen your videos before. And how do you not have a million subscribers. This video made me realize exactly what I’ve been doing wrong in my swing. Best video ever
I’ve only been on TH-cam for 2 months so hopefully this is just the start of the journey! Thank you!
OK so I’ve watched literally 100’s of hours of golf tuition and I’ve never heard anyone explain it in this way before but some of the things others have said now makes a lot more sense.
Instant sub from me, this makes so much more sense to me than anything I’ve seen before. Can’t wait to practice and get some of these feelings and use some of these drills
That’s fantastic Laurie! So glad I could help you and sounds like this really was a penny drop moment for you. Let me know how you get on with these drills!
This instruction is literal golf gold. And this presentation hit it out of the park. It is the actual holy grail. It's everything that matters. And i sincerely think there must be some kind of pga conspiracy to keep us from knowing about it, because all other instruction is practically worthless unless you drop those hands straight down in the downswing. Ok, maybe not completely worthless, but what i mean is that 99 percent of the instruction that the golf community obsesses over is such an unbelivable waste of time at best, and at worst completely detrimental to developing this absolutely fundamental and simple skill. I learned this move much later in my amateur career than i would've liked (the source of my emphasis) but i can attest that you can do all kinds of other things "wrong", yknow all those things that the golf community obsesses over above all else, BUT as long as your main thought is to drop those hands all those other things just fall right in line for effortless contact all day long. Am i exaggerating even a little bit?? No.
Thank you! Glad you saw the value in this video!
I've watched every top golf content creator explaining this on youtube and this is honestly, in my humble opinion, the best one - you'd pay a lot of money for this out on the course
Thank you Sam! It’s amazing to hear feedback like this. I’ll keep the content coming!
Wonderful explanation Giles. Possibly the best swing breakdown I’ve seen. You deserve a lot more subscribers. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time. 👍👏
Thank you Damian! It’s only just the start of the journey!
Giles, best instructional video I have seen. Nobody teaches this concept in central Europe. It matches though with the teaching of a South African who worked with the Tour Pros. Immediately subscribed. 👍
My South Africas Pro named this concept the „Bottle Machine“ which does an Up-down and a Turn-the-body movement. Great stuff.
@@ipsec6279 Amazing! I agree it’s such a crucial concept players need to know! Thank you for subscribing!
@@ipsec6279 great name!
The best swing videos on youtube make me want to immediately hit the range. This gave me that feeling in spades. I'll be subscribing, thanks!
Love that William! Hope you have the best range session!
I get so inspired by instruction like this. He is an amazingly insightful guy whose ideas make sense.
Thank you!
Hands down one of the best instructional videos on the internet, on this, or any other planet ❤
Thank you so much mate! Made my day hearing that 🙌🏻
Hands down is right. I throw the club down toward my trail foot with my HANDS! The ball gets in the way & the body turns automatically.
@@tonytribble2977 love the way you described the throwing motion and the ball getting in the way!
like all things in golf. this little aha is one of those that is so obvious and we've all heard it and seen it a thousand times, then it takes this video for it to click. Thanks!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
This concept is as good as it gets. For a long time I have tried many different swing ideas with varying results but none felt easy or comfortable. I either gained distance but lost accuracy or visa versa but something always felt manufactured and good contact was random. This concept gives the feeling of swinging easy gaining accuracy and distance just by letting it happen. In addition my balance in the follow through is unbelievable. Thanks Giles keep up the good work
Amazing to see you benefit so much from this concept!
I’ve taught thousands of golf lessons and you’ve explained this extremely well!
Thank you! Means a lot to hear that!
Giles, I've struggled with consistency in my strike my entire game. This lesson has completely transformed my swing. This breaks the swing down into simple parts which prevents me overcomplicating things with unnecessary movements. Thank you so much for your explanation.
Great to hear this video helped you!
This is excellent golf knowledge. This is fundamental golf that 99% amatures don't understand and 80% golf instructors don't either but key to the golf swing. Excellent material.
Thank you! If only we all knew it!
Definitely the best explanation of the downswing I’ve seen. It worked for me in one session after months of struggling. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad I could help Eric!
To be honest, i watched thousends of golfvideos to get rit of my early extension, over the top swing. There are very good tips to find, BUT you video was an eye opener !! Thx u so much ! !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. If you struggle with early extension then check out my early extension video!
This is probably the single most important thing I've learned. It helped me stop trying to move my hands and arms to try to hitthe ball.Thank you!
Amazing! Glad I could help
This video has transformed my swing.I am hitting more solid than I have in years.Thank you.
Amazing Kathi! Great to hear this video helped!
I’m 72,,,,your explanation of the swing is spot ,,when you said the right arm straight on the downswing,,,I don’t do that,,,but NOW I DO,,,thanks,,from Central Florida.
Amazing Joseph! Glad I could help you with your game and great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Coming back to this video to comment. This has changed my golf swing and connection immensely, I have now been using this knowledge and drill from when I first watched this 3 weeks ago and have been practicing often. I've been better than ever,.. consistently and that's the key for me. It's sticking
Amazing to hear it’s helping your game!
Thank you! Also, I would love to hear your thoughts on the driver downswing, is it the same concept as this video? Would love a video on the driver backswing and downswing mechanics
@@Drewsky. it’s the same basic concepts but will add it to the list
I think I have seen thousands of instructional videos but never anything this good, the swing just feels so simple.
That means a lot to hear! Thank you! If you have any video requests let me know 👍🏻
@gilesgillgolf I am a senior who picked up the game of golf within the past year. I have worked with two pga pros and manage to practice at least three times a week. This video is the single most helpful instruction I’ve received to date.
I’ve struggled with swinging over the top. With your help I’ve found a way to drop my hands and straighten my right arm. I’ve found more length with an easier swing.
Great stuff. Thank you. Keep them coming.
Fantastic! Glad this has helped & good luck on your golfing journey!
This is legit. Perhaps the best simplification and explanation of the golf swing here. 🎉
What I personally feel is that I’m throwing the club behind me as far as possible. Obviously that makes zero sense but it works for me. It gets my club on plane since I’m rotating the body too. But it just lets you rip it as hard as you want because the plane is stabilized.
I think by trying to use my right hand more and throw behind me it keeps my wrist angles even more. Again. Counterintuitive but it works.
Yes. Would like to see that type of drill, or any vid links for that feeling.
I love this because everyone feels the love differently. The key is developing your own feels (like you’ve done) and this allows you to transfer this to the course more easily!
@@michaelmueller6092 the split hands drill will give you some similar feels 👍🏻
@@michaelmueller6092 this drill is probably the best. As far as further explanation I recommend old TH-cam videos by Monte Scheinblum. Also listen to Mike Malaska talk about his conversations with Jack Nicklaus.
Other than that. Go to the range and practice this drill. Get a good feel for it. For me I took it one step further to feel like I was trying to throw the club away from the target (like right leg side, not behind). It starts the momentum down and hands in front of chest, and your turn gets the club back to square
@@Dougmolls I’ll check out those other videos. My swing thought is that throwing sensation from the top of the backswing too
THANK YOU! Never heard the swing explained in this manner before where the hands and arms only move vertically. Have spent the last 35 years swinging them towards the ball and target or trying to move them into certain positions during the swing. This SIMPLE concept is a game changer. It's actually made my swing almost effortless. Can't thank you enough. Your explanations and delivery are perfect and simple to understand.
Amazing Paul! Great to hear my videos have helped!
This young folk deserves more subscriptions. Thanks for the enlightening explanations.
Thank you! Great to hear you enjoyed the video
I need to watch this every week for the next year
Would love it if you did!
This is the best description of how the swing works. I’ve been working on just this, let the club weight take my arms down as I turn through and it’s been so pure and effortless. Again, this video explains this so well. 👍🏼
That’s amazing! It’s such a crucial concept! Glad I could help!
Finally a video that explains how this motion works. I have a tendency to squeeze my shoulders back to allow the club to come in between me and the ball on the way down. I shall try this out at the range soon. Thank you for explaining it so perfectly!
Amazing to hear this video helped! It can be a confusing move but hopefully this has cleared it up for you!
I am all hands and arms in my golf swing and struggle to rotate through impact and release the club properly. I came across this channel accidentally and must say this content is golden, subscribe button well and truly smashed! Explains perfectly what I am struggling with and includes fantastic drills to work on. Thank you Giles 👍🏻
Thank you for subscribing! Great to hear you’re enjoying the content!
A long time ago I was watching an instructional set from Ernie Els and when he got to the top of his swing he said to "drop your hands". Can't say I've mastered that move but I'm always working on it. You've gone a step further to elaborate the downswing thanks for putting this up!
Love Ernie’s swing and of course his rhythm! Glad I helped clear up this topic and I hope it helps your game!
My ball-striking consistency just improved dramatically. I have always brought my hands straight to the ball to try to increase lag and shaft lean but it came down to timing. This has just made my swing more effortless and, as I said, more consistent. Great video!
That’s why I love making videos! Glad I could help you improve your game! More to come!
@@Gilesgillgolf 4:56
@@Dang1946 the split hands drill is great
Same here. Exactly the same issues. Hands moved directly to ball. Nearly impossible to time it correctly.
An ingenious explanation of what the hands and arms are responsible for in the swing versus what the body is responsible for!
Thank you! Glad you liked it
wow went to the range and hit balls thinking of moving my hands straight down while keeping my back to the target instead of moving my hands back towards the ball and it felt a lot more effortless and I was hitting my 9 iron high draws 150 yards instead of 130 yard straight cut shots, was great.
That’s class! Love to hear that! Every golfer needs to know this key concept!!
This is essentially the swing thank you great lesson
@@vreeke777 thank you Adri! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@Gilesgillgolf swing path is ruined by wrong sequence of rotation en arms that probably why 99,99% of all golfers slice and no PGA trainer has the solution bud you
@@vreeke777 thanks Adri! I’m glad I could help you!
Solid gold, thank you Gill. I have watch thousands of videos, this is top 5
Wow, thank you William! Hope I can keep delivering the gold for you 💪🏻
This tip is great. Its helping me pretty much immediately hit more consistently. Just gotta keep practicing the drill and get used to it. Thanks!
No problem! Hope this ingrains nicely into your swing
Believe me. It’s the BEST lesson regarding transition in golf swing
Thank you!
Giles, I saw this video and immediately went to the range - I picked up an easy 15 yards with nearly all of my irons by shifting my weight and utilizing the ground better. I didn’t strike the ball pure every time because it’s a swing change, but I am very excited to keep working on it! Thanks for this easy to comprehend explanation.
Amazing Alex! Great to see that big gain in yardage 💪🏻
4 months later, how is it working for you?
This has to be the best ever golf video on TH-cam! Thanks so much Giles, has made massive difference to my game.
Thank you! Great to hear this has helped
Very good explanation. It is the first video after watching hundreds of videos that helped me to understand what arms and body are supposed to do. Thank you very much!
Fantastic! The video I’m posting tomorrow involves this but with a new drill you might like
Best explanation ever... tried it on the range yesterday and my (always) pullshots were gone, brilliant!
That’s incredible! Glad I could help you with your game!
A lot different than most are advising on the trail elbow Giles. This may be my problem as of late. I’m going to work on this tomorrow at the range. The drills you go over are very helpful to understand how to implement your instruction. Thanks for all you do.
No problem at all Ron! Good luck and let me know how it goes
It only took me three years to be ready to hear this. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my, just gave it a shot on the sim and uhhhh, yeah, why hasn’t anyone said this to me before? Really noticeable difference on distance and impact feel, subscribed. 👍
That is amazing Trevor! Better late than never 😂 2023 will be a great golfing year for you!
Brilliant description of blending rotation and the role of the arms! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This coach was spot on with everything he said.
I also get too excited and forget to lead with the lower body.
Helps to keep in mind to keep the shoulders closed a fraction longer
and the right hip shooting out to the right and not online with target.
Exactly that! Both go hand in hand
Can you please explain what 'keeping your right hip shooting out to the right & not on the target line' means & is this explained in this video at anytime?.
golden advice and well explained. ties the down to the turn. all that is needed is prictice !
Glad you enjoyed the practice! Let me know how your practice goes!
I recall a clinic once where Tom Watson said....here's the secret to the golf swing.
He then lifted his arms straight up, like a bird's wings, and just let his arms drop, with gravity, right back to his sides.
Your video ..Excellent for a number of reasons, especially
... Arms drop
... DONT tuck elbow in
... Arms NOT responsible for arms going out. That's ROTATION.
... Deconstructing the movements a bit into their component parts.
VERY Well done.
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Yes so there will always be side bend but if we overly force it by adding too much elbow tuck then suddenly we start to move in to a position where we need excessive right bend to shallow the club
Bang on bro 👏🏻 and like you said start small and give it time
Thank you Daz! Great to hear you agree!
Giles concepts are extremely well explained and on-point. For those people looking for quality golf instruction give this Pro a subscribe.
Wow thank you mate! Appreciate the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@Gilesgillgolf credit where credit’s due.
@@TheIceGolfer appreciate the support 🙌🏻
I had this concept wrong for YEARS!!! Great video, every am golfer should watch this. Great job explaining it too!
Thank you Jim! I hope this is a penny drop moment for you 🙌🏻
Excellent. I tried this today and it shallowed out my over the top swing. I’ve struggled with this for years! Thanks.
Incredible! Glad I could help
first time i've ever heard this and i've watched a lot of golf tip videos. Dont pay attention to most just like the entertainment, but this is something I actually want to try. Thanks v much!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's the best explanation of the golf swing I've heard. That feel is so easier than my swing, not tried it with ball yet just doing drill , getting faster and easier. Thank you 👍👍
Amazing to hear it’s simplified the swing for you! Hope you enjoy more of my content to come!
Great stuff! This is exactly what I've been working on recently as my hands have a tendency to get too far out and away from my body on the backswing and downswing. My new swing thought has been, "laces, pocket, turn" to get the hands where they need to be.
I love that swing thought! Sounds like you’re working on exactly the right thing! It’s going to be a great golfing year for you!
This is the best video I have seen to help my game, very instructive and concise with great pointers to help alleviate my over the top swing.
Thank you David! Glad you enjoyed the video & I hope you enjoy more to come!
i'm 6:30 in and i already know this is gold
Hope you enjoyed the video!
Thanks Giles. Finally it's clear to me what the hands do and what the body. Now it starts to make sense 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Amazing mate! So glad I could help. Is there any other concepts you need clearing up in the swing??
Thanks Giles. Do you have a video on greenside bunker play?
@@sameerjoshi8283 I don’t but once the weather improves here in the U.K. and the bunkers get in better condition then I’ll be filming/posting plenty of videos on them 👍🏻
Excellent teaching and analysis of the mystery of the golfswing!
Thank you! Great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Allow me to add to the very many complimentary remarks regarding your knowledge and presentation. My only question is, where were you why I started playing golf in 1957?
And yes I've subscribed.
Thank you Stan! About 40 years before I was born 😅
Best video I've seen on the downswing. Those drills are great too. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, never seen a golf swing, explained so well. Being playing golf for 50 years, all wrong. So will be starting again at 70 years of age. I'm looking forward to the challenge. Not sure about the body. Thanks again, keep up the good work. Great video.
Good luck in taking the game up again! Hope this helps!
This is absolutely great - thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it John!
I really like your style, especially how you separate the motions of the arms and hands Vs the motion of the body-and how you show them in slow motion. I would love to see a similar video (or videos) on the takeaway, backswing, and transition! (If you have them already, I apologize. I can’t find any in your TH-cam channel.)
Thank you Adam! I’ve got a takeaway video called “It’s that simple”, a rotation video and some videos on the downswing but i have more coming out soon 👍🏻
This was incredible! You’ve got a bright coaching future Giles!
Thanks Harry! Fingers crossed it keeps growing!
Just found you Giles and your video instructions are fantastic! I am so inconsistent with my ball striking these drills will help so much I’ve had many lessons over the years but no one has explained the swing mechanics like you have thank you 👍
Thank you David! It’s great to hear my coaching is connecting & helping you with your game!
This is so well explained and demonstrated again. Thank you.
Thank you Philip! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻
At the top of the list is this video for rotation. Very well done Giles
@@liamstory8930 thank you Liam! That seemed to be a popular video as well!
People, pay attention to this guy. His videos nail it every time.
Thank you Daniel!
If you Set up and turn to the top and keep you trail foot down and passive in a smooth transition you will feel disconnection - the hips will shift a little towards the target while the arms and club fall and slot (upper body falls back little to counterbalance).
It feels pure, correct and you will stripe it forever more. Carry out the discipline on every shot.
In summary, keep trail foot down and be smooth from the top.
Thanks AP! I have some videos coming out in pressure/weight shift in the swing that I think you’ll enjoy 👍🏻
This is such a good video. This is exactly what I am currently working on and have been confused with some of the moves by other people when in reality, it is these 2 moves. Then it is the case of matching these up with your shift in weight. Makes a consistent swing and what seems at times like effortless power. ⛳️
Exactly that Mark! Sounds like this has cleared it up for you. Glad I could help!
Another top video giles! This guy has completely changed my game and given me so much more confidence!
Thank you Marvin! It’s been great fun helping you with your game and seeing your development!
Very well done! I’ve been a pretty good golfer for 40+ years…. This video is simple & concise… a great reminder for me that I can fall into lazy habits… excellent food for thought! Much appreciated! ☮️
Great to hear you enjoyed the video Jeff!
Wow, great, explained like i never heard before. Now subscribed.
Thank you and welcome aboard John! Hope more of my videos help you with your game!
Very good instruction and insight to what you should be feeling.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video - tons to work on to stop my scooping, wristy impact position thanks Giles
Glad this video helped Michael!
best golf instruction on youtube
Wow thank you so much!
This is what Pete Cowen teaches but this is the best explanation of this concept I have ever seen. Wow! I am sharing this with everyone I know. Thank you!
Wow thank you Dylan! Great to hear you enjoyed the video and thank you for your support!
@@Gilesgillgolf I have been doing the split hand drill for a while with great success but I didn't know why it worked. I knew I needed to get my hands into the delivery position that Cowen talks about but it was so difficult to do for an amateur, especially when there are so many golf "gurus" out there telling people to keep their trail arm bent. Thank you for explaining this all. I can't wait to get back out there and hit some balls!
@@dylanskyehart yes so that’s exactly why we do the split hand pump drill. Sounds like everything might have just clicked for you! Glad I could help and be apart of your golfing journey 👍🏻
Best breakdown of the downswing. It’s so hard to produce this image in your mind while swinging.
Thank you! Best advice is to slow things down. Give your brain time to learn the motion and then gradually increase the speed
Can't wait to work on these movements in the garage, great video brother thank you
No problem Mark! Glad I could help and that you enjoyed the video!
I’m really impressed w your explanation and delivery of information. Keep it up!
Thank you! Great to hear you’re enjoying the lesson!
I wish every beginner could see this video before they took their first swing. For every club I think about swinging the arms 'straight back' (I like to feel that my RH stays 'underneath') & to then create the swing arc (and depth) by turning the torso (I key on my left shoulder area). I don't worry about the hands & arms coming down, I just sense pressure in my FF to start the downswing & then pull hard with my belly. In the old days I'd try to create arc by whipping the hands & arms inside .... which is the road to swing misery. Good job !
Thank you Brain! I agree this is such a crucial concept that would fix so many golfers swings & get them playing better straight away! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I remember Justin Rose using that downward drill having NO idea what he was trying to accomplish. Thanks for the explanation - well done!
Thank you! Glad I could help
Fantastic tutorials, I find the drills excellent and exceptionally helpful.
Thank you!
3 mins in, and i know this video is Godlike.
Thank you!
I try to explain it my friends it's going from a vertical swing and at impact going to horizontal. good video, most people can't see it.....
Maybe they’ll see now if you show them this 👍🏻
Just the lesson I needed. It worked beautifully on the course. Thank you mate.
Great to hear! Glad I could help!
I've watched a lot of golf instructional videos and this is one of the best ones I've seen in quite awhile. Looks like some good stuff that I can apply to correct some of my common swing struggles.
Glad it helped! Hope it’s a penny drop moment for your swing!
I have had that common over the top swing but for some reason YOUR video instruction connected with me (finally). I could not figure out how to use my shoulders to stay inside (path). I have watched video after video trying to get the help I desperately needed. I am soooo thankful to you!! p.s. I subscribed too. ☺
Glad it helped! Thank you for subscribing!
Great explanation because no other TH-camr has actually broke it down step by step. They always assume you already know the basics
Great to hear you enjoyed the video! I would say this is actually quite an advanced concept but now you know it 💪🏻
@@Gilesgillgolf it’s definitely a testament to how well you are able to explain things. First time the golf swing just clicked for me. This and your rotation video are my go to when I’m not hitting ball well.
@@Dafuq-v8j Amazing Mike! It’s great being able to help you with your game! If there is any other parts of the game you want to learn about let me know and I’ll add it to the list
@@Gilesgillgolf appreciate it Giles, the fact you actually reply with real feedback speaks for itself.
@@Gilesgillgolf would be great to see a wood or hybrid off the deck video. Not sure you have done that already.
Thanks My Man..this definitely helped me get my swing back on track after a year off
Great to hear this helped you Jonny! It’s such a key concept!
Great video. Will try next time at the range. Different feeling from starting the downswing with the hips and spinning the hips to get out the way.
Glad you enjoyed the video Raj! Let me know how you get on 👍🏻
Thank you Giles for some excellent instruction. You are no doubt destined for great success! Much mahalo and aloha!
Thank you Christopher! Appreciate your support & hope the videos help your game!
Great articulate and clear explanation - thanks. (As someone who gets too narrow with too much lag)
Glad it was helpful! Adding some width to the trail arm will be crucial for you!
Good video, well delivered. Thanks!
Thank you!
You captured my problem with the downswing perfectly ... really great tutorial
Thank you Steve! Glad this video helped!
Great explanation, I knew all this but never thought about the information in this way… wow good!
Glad it was helpful!